SLAGA Board Meeting

January 4, 2018

5:00 pm

Chemical Interchange

Attendees – Kathy DeWitt, Tony Colter, Bill Lange, Laura MacLeod, Patricia Hutchison

                The meeting was called to order at 4:56 pm.

                Motion to approve the December minutes was made by Laura, seconded by Tony.  Minutes were unanimously approved.

                Motion to approve the December treasurer’s report was made by Patricia, seconded by Tony.  The treasurer’s report was unanimously approved.

Old Business

• Newsletter – A newsletter will be scheduled to go out in March 2018.
• E-mail blast – A save the date email will need to go out in March 2018.

• Event Recap:
  • New Year’s Day Hike – 11 attended, 5 completed.  Great time was had by all, even in the frigid temperatures.

• Upcoming Events:
  • Winter Potluck – 1/27/18, Jefferson Barracks Park.  Nothing new to report.
  • Spring Picnic – 5/5/18, Spanish Lake.  Shelter reservation made and paid for; still looking for a host.  Bill contacted Lena Dowers, but she has declined.
  • Summer Picnic – 7/21/18, St. Francois State Park.  Mr. Boneparte will be hosting.
  • Fall Picnic – 9/22/18, Greensfelder Park, Dogwood Shelter.  A host is needed. The shelter reservation has been made and is paid for, per Laura.
  • 2019 Summer Picnic – Quailman2 has requested to host this picnic on their property.

• Classes
  • Queeny Park – A class is scheduled for 3/24/18.  There may be a scout group signing up for this class, but confirmation has not been made.  Additionally, Bill reminded Laura of the need to verify the directions to the class location must be updated.

• SLAGA Geocoin
  • Geocoin – Coins are ordered and in production.
  • Pathtags – These are still in process.

• Adopt a Park – Nothing new to add at this time

• SLAGA SWAG – The board has narrowed down ideas for SWAG and is looking into pricing for said items.

New Business

• None.

Next Meeting

• The next meeting will be held February 1, 2018 at Chemical Interchange.

• Adjournment
  • Patricia motioned for the meeting to be adjourned and it was seconded by Tony.  Motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 5:39 pm.